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43 verbatim mandatory provisions from ADC PTI Participant Handbook.
Eighteenth Judicial Circuit. Check the order's own effective and rescission dates before relying on it. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
• (Note: if your case also includes a DUI charge, that charge is NOT eligible for PTI diversion, and it must be disposed of prior to your signing of a PTI contract. • If you have a non-compliance and receive a sanction, you must appear at the next Drug Court hearing for a Status Hearing for sanction compliance. • Sobriety is the primary focus of this program. • You must notify your treatment team if you are taking any prescription, over-the-counter medications or any supplements or alternatives typically found in health food stores. • You may not take medications prescribed to others. • You may not enter any establishments whose primary purpose is to sell or serve alcoholic beverages. • You must disclose to any doctor, prior to them prescribing medication, that you are a participant in Drug Court. • You may not take any narcotic without a doctor’s note stating that it is medically necessary, and no non-narcotic alternative is available. • If you are unable to attend a scheduled session, you must contact your treatment provider prior to the missed session. • You must notify your PO prior to any change in residence or employment. • You must also receive permission from your probation officer if you would like to travel outside the county. 5. • You must follow the drug test line instructions and call every day before 7:00 am, including weekends. 6. • If you are late for a counseling session, you may not be allowed to attend that session, and you will be considered non-compliant and receive a sanction. • Additionally, you may not possess any firearms or ammunition while in Drug Court. 8. • Attire must not be revealing, torn, reasonable size/length, no drug/alcohol/gang themed clothing. • Additionally, you must also respect and maintain the confidentiality of others that are participating in the program. • Additionally, you must maintain the confidentially of others in your group counseling. • This also means that we cannot ask you to do personal favors for us, nor can we do them for you. We cannot give you personal gifts, or accept personal gifts from you, or your family, or your close friends. Treatment Phases Each phase consists of specific requirements that you must complete successfully to advance to the next phase. • Orientation, Assessment and Drug Education (approximately 30 – 45 days) • Complete orientation and intake with your PTI DOC officer • Complete treatment intake and substance abuse evaluation. • Attend 2 drug education or therapy group sessions per week. • Attend individual sessions as instructed (no less than one per month). • Attend self-help sessions as instructed by your treatment provider. • Submit to random drug testing 2-3 times per week. • Attend all court hearings. • Must be in compliance, at least 2-3 clean drug tests and the above completed to move to Phase 2. • Stabilization/Intensive Treatment (minimum of 12 weeks) • Attend 2 group therapy sessions per week. • Attend one 1 individual session per month or as directed. • Attend self-help or NA/AA programs in accordance with treatment plan (NA=Narcotics Anonymous, AA= Alcoholics Anonymous). • Attend court hearings as directed. • Complete HIV, 4-hour anger management and 4-hour parenting classes. • Submit to random drug testing 2-3 times per week. • Attend monthly meetings with PTI DOC officer. • Must be in compliance, above requirements completed and 90 days clean to move to Phase 3. • Relapse Prevention (minimum 12 weeks) • Attend 1 group therapy session per week. • Attend 1 individual session per month or as directed. • Submit to random drug testing 2-3 times per week. • Attend court hearings as directed. • Attend meetings with PTI DOC officer. • Attend self-help in accordance with treatment plan (NA=Narcotics Anonymous, AA= Alcoholics Anonymous). • Must be in compliance, above requirements completed and 90 days clean to move to Phase 4. Phase 4: • Maintenance and Community Transition (minimum of 8 weeks) • Attend 1 group therapy session bi-weekly. • Attend 1 individual session per month or as directed. • Co-facilitate 1 group therapy session. • Submit to random drug testing 2-3 times per week. • Prepare your aftercare plan. • Demonstrate an appropriate understanding of recovery principles. • Attend self-help or NA/AA programs in accordance with your aftercare plan. • Identify and obtain a mentor or sponsor. • Complete your exit packet and personal journey essay. • Must be in compliance, all requirements completed, all fees and fines paid in full, and at least 90 consecutive days clean to apply for graduation. • Every participant in the Drug Court program is required to perform 50 hours of community service. • You will be required to complete approximately 8 hours per month with all 50 hours being completed thirty (30) days prior to your termination date. • Every participant is required to attend and complete the following courses as part of your drug education curriculum. • HIV Awareness & Prevention • Parenting • Anger management • Maxx Content life skills course • Adult education or GED classes, if necessary Incentives Incentives can be recommended by the Drug Court team and granted at the Drug Court judge’s discretion to support treatment through positive reinforcement of program accomplishments. ❖ Recognition by the judge ❖ In court applause and praise ❖ Certificates of recognition and/or completion ❖ Recreational activities ❖ Advancement to the next program phase ❖ Called first and released early from court ❖ Approval of travel privileges ❖ Fishbowl drawings for prizes ❖ Gift cards ❖ Snacks given during court session PTI Sanction Schedule Positive drug tests: • Loss of clean time, increased treatment and may include: • Topic and completion of the essay must be approved by the Drug Court team. • Throughout your participation in the PTI Drug Court Program, you are required to participate in the random drug testing system. • You are required to call the message line 800-494-1250 or login to https://www.drugtestcheck.com/ and input your Personal Identification Number (PIN) every day, including weekends and holidays, to find out if you are required to test that day. • Testing Site(s): 1. • Cocoa Beach, FL 32931. o Testing starts at 8:00 am and your sample must be completed by 12:00 pm. 2. • Peace Club (Melbourne) – 1916 Dairy Road, Melbourne, FL 32904. o Testing starts 1:00 pm and your sample must be completed by 5:00 pm. * Weekends and holiday hours testing are the same at both locations. • If you are called and you are on a ‘farm day’, you will not be excused and will still need to report for testing. • If you have an emergency, sick or other extenuating circumstances you must call your treatment provider to advise of the situation and provide verification. • You are expected to provide a fresh, clean, unadulterated, undiluted urine specimen of at least 1 oz (30 ml). • Additionally, your urine specimen must have a temperature reading between 90 -100 degrees. • Each sample is tested for a naturally produced chemical, creatinine, which must be above 20 mg/dL (the same cutoff used in federally regulated programs). • Continued dilution will result in a revocation from the program. Medications All medications (prescribed, over the counter, alternative and herbal) need to be approved prior to taking them. • You may not use any OTC product for cold, cough etc. that contains alcohol, opiates or amphetamines (see prohibited substance agreement). • Any time you seek treatment, you are required to present the Physician Form, located in your Drug Court folder, to the doctor. • Travel Permits If you wish to leave Brevard County overnight, you must have a pre-approved travel permit. • You must complete the form with all the required information, and have the permit approved and signed by your DOC officer. • If you have tested positive for drugs, or if you are in any other non-compliance status, or if you have been non-compliant within the last thirty (30) days, a permit will not be issued. • If you wish to leave Brevard County for the day, you will not need a written permit, however you must first call your DOC officer. • As with overnight permits, you will not be approved to go out of county if you have tested positive or are in a non-compliance status or have been within the last thirty (30) days. • You must call the drug testing line from wherever you are, and you must be tested at your own expense at a certified testing facility. • The drug test results must be sent by email to the Drug Court manager’s office at jean.bandish@flcourts18.org . • Remember -- travel permits are a privilege, not a right. Drug Court Fee Schedule Cost of Prosecution one time per case fee through DOC: $100.00 Cost of Supervision (COS) fee through DOC: $0 to $25.00 per month Cost of Investigation (COI): varies case by case One-time fee for DOC Drug Testing Account: $30.00 MRT Workbook: $27.00 Clients are required to pay a $200.00 per month fee towards treatment cost. *Funding resources (if available) for treatment, when available, will be reviewed for every client. *Please note: this fee schedule does NOT include your Public Defender fees or restitution. • Drug Court requires that all fees are paid in full 30 days prior to your supervision termination date---ask your DOC officer if you are not sure of the date.
(Note: if your case also includes a DUI charge, that charge is NOT eligible for PTI diversion, and it must be disposed of prior to your signing of a PTI contract.
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4 verbatim requirements on hearings.
2 verbatim requirements on hearing time in LAUREN N. PEFFER's division.